2027 Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools in Ohio
[Music Pedagogy](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-pedagogy/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong music pedagogy education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for music pedagogy students.
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2027 Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in music pedagogy, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools
Ohio University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among music pedagogy schools in Ohio. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the music pedagogy program here. Music Pedagogy graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $34,193 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Ohio University Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music pedagogy, landing the #2 spot this year. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Typical student debt for music pedagogy graduates is $27,000. Music Pedagogy graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $27,559 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Cedarville University one of the best values for music pedagogy. Set in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,150. Music Pedagogy graduates carry a median of $22,110 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music pedagogy degree recipients from Cedarville University generally make around $57,104. Set against $22,110 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cedarville University admits about 65% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in music pedagogy will find it at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus, which ranked #4. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,946 to complete the music pedagogy program here. Soon after graduation, music pedagogy degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $58,659. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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